How does Kate view climate change and natural disasters?

Answer

For communities like Gilmore, climate change isn’t a future threat—it’s already hitting hard. From bushfires to floods and storms, we’ve had more declared natural disasters than anywhere else in NSW. Now, many locals can’t even afford to insure their homes or small businesses.

Kate believes this is one of the issues that matters most to our region. She acknowledges the clear link between climate change and more frequent, more intense natural disasters—and the urgent need to make communities safer and more resilient.

She supports:

Action to reduce climate risks, not delay them
Investment in local disaster resilience, including infrastructure, emergency response and community services
A serious national conversation about home insurance—so families aren’t priced out of protecting their homes
Practical reforms that keep insurance available and affordable, rather than walking away from the system

Kate’s approach is grounded in listening to local communities and backing practical, long-term solutions. Families shouldn’t have to choose between paying the mortgage and being covered for a disaster.